PD 6632-1998 (CR 12739-1998) PDF

Full title and description

STB PD 6632-1998 (CR 12739-1998) — Biotechnology. Laboratories for research, development and analysis. Guidance on the selection of equipment needed for biotechnology laboratories according to the degree of hazard. This document is the PD 6632:1998 report published by BSI and corresponds to CEN Report CR 12739:1998; it has been adopted or listed in some national catalogues as STB PD 6632-1998.

Abstract

This report provides principles and guidance for selecting laboratory equipment for biotechnology laboratories based on hazard and risk assessment. It outlines how equipment choices (primary containment, workstations, general laboratory apparatus) should be driven by the assessed degree of biological hazard and the intended laboratory activities, and includes an informative bibliography.

General information

• Status: Adopted as a national designation in some catalogues (STB PD 6632-1998 / sold as an STB item); the underlying CEN report CR 12739:1998 and related documents have been recorded as withdrawn in several national catalogues.
• Publication date: 1998 — PD 6632:1998 (BSI publication date 15 December 1998); CR 12739 published in 1998.
• Publisher: British Standards Institution (PD 6632:1998) / Comité Européen de Normalisation (CR 12739:1998); also listed in some national STB catalogues as STB PD 6632-1998.
• ICS / categories: 07.080 (Biology. Botany. Zoology) — biotechnology / laboratory practice.
• Edition / version: PD 6632:1998 (first issue as a published PD; corresponds to CR 12739:1998).
• Number of pages: 12 pages (PD 6632:1998 formatted report).

Scope

The report describes principles that guide the selection of equipment to be used in biotechnology laboratories for research, development and analysis, with emphasis on matching equipment and containment to the degree of biological hazard and laboratory activity. It is intended as guidance rather than mandatory technical specifications, and includes hazard analysis and basic risk-assessment considerations to inform equipment choices.

Key topics and requirements

• Framework for hazard analysis in biotechnology laboratory activities.
• Risk assessment principles to determine required containment and equipment level.
• Guidance on selection of primary containment (e.g., microbiological safety cabinets) and suitable laboratory workstations.
• Criteria for selecting general laboratory equipment appropriate to the assessed hazard.
• Consideration of operational procedures, personnel protection and supporting infrastructure when specifying equipment.
• Informative bibliography and references to related CEN/EN guidance documents.

Typical use and users

Used by biosafety officers, laboratory managers, facility designers, equipment purchasers, regulatory bodies and researchers planning or assessing biotechnology laboratories. It is primarily a planning and procurement guidance document for organizations that handle microorganisms, biological material or perform biotechnology R&D and analysis.

Related standards

Related CEN/EN and ISO documents covering laboratory containment and equipment include (non-exhaustive): EN/EVS-EN 12469 (performance criteria for microbiological safety cabinets), related CEN reports and national adoptions dealing with laboratory biosafety and equipment selection; users should consult the latest EN/ISO standards and national regulations for current mandatory requirements.

Keywords

Biotechnology; laboratory equipment selection; biosafety; containment; hazard analysis; risk assessment; microbiological safety cabinets; laboratory design; PD 6632; CR 12739; STB.

FAQ

Q: What is this standard?

A: It is a guidance report (PD 6632:1998 / CR 12739:1998) offering principles for selecting equipment in biotechnology laboratories according to the degree of biological hazard; it is also listed in some national catalogues as STB PD 6632-1998.

Q: What does it cover?

A: The document covers hazard analysis and risk-assessment-driven selection of laboratory equipment and containment appropriate for different levels of biological hazard; it is advisory and includes an informative bibliography.

Q: Who typically uses it?

A: Biosafety officers, laboratory managers, equipment procurement specialists, facility planners and researchers working in biotechnology, microbiology and related laboratory disciplines.

Q: Is it current or superseded?

A: The CEN report CR 12739:1998 and related national listings have been recorded as withdrawn in several catalogues; PD 6632:1998 is the BSI published PD from 1998. Users should verify current applicability and consult the latest EN/ISO standards and national regulations before relying on this guidance.

Q: Is it part of a series?

A: It is a CEN report prepared under CEN/TC 233 (biotechnology) and published as a BSI PD; it sits alongside related CEN/EN guidance and performance standards for laboratory containment and equipment (e.g., EN 12469).

Q: What are the key keywords?

A: Biotechnology, laboratory equipment, biosafety, containment, hazard assessment, microbiological safety cabinets, risk assessment, PD 6632, CR 12739, STB.